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Fairy Fencer F
By Mark Raby,
Common Sense Media Reviewer
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RPG has strong story but mature content and weak gameplay.
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What’s It About?
FAIRY FENCER F tells the grand story of a universe in the aftermath of a conflict between two deities. Players find themselves in the midst of a continuing good-versus-evil environment where everyone's in search of mystical weapons that have the power to either cause great destruction or prevent it. Players will team up with various allies and try to prevent global chaos. Though highly fantastical in nature, the story draws on each character's very real emotions and delivers a message about fighting for what's right.
Is It Any Good?
Despite Fairy Fencer F's ambitious storyline, the gameplay falls a bit short. To stand out in the turn-based strategy genre, a title needs to have play mechanics that get mixed up a bit, a wrench thrown into the story, or a variety of fun and unique side quests. But here, once players become fully invested in the story, it just goes through the paces. There aren't big, rewarding payoffs when players significantly level up their characters, and the areas for players to explore don't get increasingly diverse or interesting; they feel too similar to one another.
The saving grace is the story, which is incredibly smart and well written and constantly unfolds with new levels of intrigue. Whether you're uncovering the reasons behind the war between deities or finding the next magic weapon, the story helps draw you in and keeps you going from one section to the next. The characters are memorable, too, and their willingness to sacrifice for the greater good is noble. This adventure will satisfy players but ultimately leave them wishing for something more.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the frequent combat in Fairy Fencer F. What do you think of the violence? Is it exaggerated or enhanced? Would you do anything differently if you designed the battles in this game?
When did you put the greater good ahead of yourself? How did it make you feel?
Talk about the portrayal of women in Fairy Fencer F. Can you see why some of the comments made about women and their bodies are offensive? Why would some people have these opinions?
Game Details
- Platform: PlayStation 3
- Pricing structure: Paid
- Available online?: Not available online
- Publisher: NIS America
- Release date: September 16, 2014
- Genre: Role-Playing
- Topics: Magic and Fantasy , Adventures , Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
- ESRB rating: T for Blood, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Last updated: October 8, 2021
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